If you are a fan of endurance races, check out the Annual Dia de los Muertos Endurance Run in Newport. This race has 24 hour, 12 hour, and 6 hour options, as well as a 5 Miler. This race is meant to honor loved ones who have passed, as is the tradition of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead.) At this event, you are encouraged to bring an item, like a picture, that…
The Whiskey Run mountain bike trail system in Southern Oregon has over 30 miles of gorgeous single track and for the first time, on October 1st, will be reserved for trail runners! The Run Whiskey Run, hosted by South Coast Running Club, will have a Shirley Temple (1.5 mile loop), Whiskey Ginger (5 mile loop), or a Double Shot (10 miles), all on trail. Located just 20 miles south of Coos Bay and on the…
Holy crap it’s hard to imagine we are in June. Don’t miss out on these races from June 6 – June 12, 2022. Don’t forget to bookmark our Oregon Race Calendar! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 6.11.22 Britt Woods Firehouse Run Jacksonville Southern $10-20 https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Jacksonville/BrittWoodsRun 10k, 5m 6.11.22 FootZone Dirty Half Bend Centreal $80-95.00 https://www.footzonebend.com/dirty-half Half 6.11.22 Butte Challenge Hermiston Eastern $25.00 https://buttechallenge.itsyourrace.com/register/ 10k, 5k 6.11.22 Jennifer’s Catching Slough Half/10k/5k…
The third week of May has some solid races to get to – and plenty to choose from. Don’t miss out on races from May 23 – May 29, 2022. Don’t forget to bookmark our Oregon Race Calendar! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 5.28.22 – 5.30.22 Stumptown Trail Runs Go Beyond Racing Portland PDX $65-100 https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=88670 Half, 50k 5.28.22 Hurricane Creek Half Joseph Eastern $25-45 https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=90373 Half, 5m, 5k 5.28.22…
If you haven’t locked in plans for Memorial Weekend, consider running the Hurricane Creek Half (or 5k) in Joseph on Saturday, May 28th! It’s a bit of a challenge, with ~1,600 feet of gain but with views of the Wallowa mountains, Eagle Cap Wilderness, Seven Devils, and high valleys, but it’s well worth the effort. It is an out and back course, starting at Joseph City Park at 4,200 ft and climbs to a mile high…
A whole series of trail races – what?! That sounds awesome! And, it’s not just one race – it’s five! Yup, the Portland Trail Series is a total of five races! But, wait there is more – yes, multiple series! That’s right there is not one, not two, but three different Portland Trail Series happening for three different seasons! All of these race series are right in Portland’s own Forest Park every other Wednesday – perfect…
Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to showcase where to run and how to make the most of a travel experience! We recently spent a weekend on the coast in Trinidad, California. I had never heard…
Happy Valentines Day and St. Patrick’s Day running (well, in a month from now). Check out these races to add to your Mid-March race calendar! Don’t forget to bookmark our Oregon Race Calendar! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 3.17.22 Lucky Clover Level 32 Racing Eugene Mid-Valley $25-30 https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=136456 10k, 5k 3.19.22 Shamrock Run – Central Point Southern Oregon Runners Central Point Southern $25 https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/CentralPoint/SORShamrockRun?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw 5m 3.19.22 Wooden Shoe TulipFest Run…
Welcome back to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. If there is any week to really kick off Race Season – this is the one! Don’t forget to bookmark our Oregon Race Calendar! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 3.10.22 OTC Monthly Run/Walk Series Oregon Track Club Eugene Mid-Valley $5 https://secure.getmeregistered.com/register.php?event_id=136617&c=85421&mask=85422_85423_85424_85425_85426_85427 5k 3.12.22 Lucky Leprechaun Sisters Central $35-40 https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=122974 10k, 5k 3.12.22 Goat Mountain…
“This race is about soaking up the beauty of the Pacific Northwest! I promise, you may cross that finish line a little bit soaked, but grinning!” Just 2 hours south of Oregon sits the seaside village of Trinidad. Known for its pristine beaches, and majestic redwoods, Trinidad is the ideal destination for a fun weekend getaway. It has a small-town coastal charm with easy access to breathtaking beauty. And–there’s something you won’t want to miss…
